USEF Proposed Rule Change Report (19) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status GR 207.0 383-18 Description: HP fees GR 1004.20 230-18 Description: safe sport DC App. 8 374-18 Description: cones DC 920.0 378-18 Description: substitutions DC 925.0 377-18 Description: ear hoods DC 939.0 376-18 Description: driven dressage DC 957.0 375-18 Description: water and bridges EV 104.0 384-18 Description: FEI star system EV 111.0 379-18 Description: whip 1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 Eventing (12/21/2018) 3 Extraordinary 1/1/2019 Licensed Officials (11/12/2018) 1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 Driving (12/21/2018) 1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 Driving (12/21/2018) 1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 Driving (12/21/2018) 1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 Driving (12/21/2018) 1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 Driving (12/21/2018) 1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 Eventing (12/21/2018) 1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 Eventing (12/21/2018) EV 115.2 380-18 1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 Eventing (12/21/2018) Description: saddlery - dressage tests EV 142.0 382-18 1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 Eventing (12/21/2018) Description: cross-country faults EV 153.0 381-18 1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 Eventing (12/21/2018) Description: show jumping time faults VA 116.2 224-18 Description: compulsories VA 119.0 169-18 Description: individual event VA 120.3 197-18 Description: compulsories 1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 Vaulting (11/12/2018) 4 Extraordinary 1/1/2019 Vaulting (11/12/2018) 1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 Vaulting (11/12/2018)
USEF Proposed Rule Change Report (19) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status VA 125.0 189-18 Description: judging code 1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 Vaulting (11/12/2018) VA 127.0 142-18 2 Extraordinary 1/1/2019 Vaulting (11/12/2018) Description: penalties and deductions VA 127.1 167-18 1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 Vaulting (11/12/2018) Description: penalties and deductions VA 127.9 161-18 2 Extraordinary 1/1/2019 Vaulting (11/12/2018) Description: penalties and deductions
GR207 Tracking #383-18 Draft #1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 12/7/2018 12/21/2018 GR207 High Performance Fees [CHAPTER 2D - Federation Fees and Dues] GR207 High Performance Fees d. Eventing FEI Recognized Events [CCIO/CCI s-l and CCIs-S CIC s, including the North American Youth Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAYC NAJYRC)]. Eventing Shealagh Costello scostello@usef.org To align with the new language from the FEI for long and short format competitions as well as update the name for the North American Youth Championships Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/13/2018 Web: HP fees Draft 1: No GR 207.0 Tracking #383-18
GR1004.20 Tracking #230-18 Draft #3 Extraordinary 1/1/2019 11/13/2018 11/12/2018 Safe Sport Compliance Required Extraordinary Change Reason GR1004 General [CHAPTER 10-B General Rules and Fees] GR1004 General 20. The following individuals shall comply with the criminal background check and training requirements of the Federation's Safe Sport Policy: a. All Federation Licensed Officials, including Guest Judges, Certified Eventing Cross Country Course Designers, and Certified Schooling Supervisors; b. All individuals seeking FEI licensure through the Federation; c. Current Federation FEI officials; and Licensed Officials Alina Brazzil abrazzil@usef.org To ensure the safety of US Equestrian members and competition managers, and to be compliant with the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017, all officials who officiate in national classes at Federation licensed and endorsed competitions must successfully complete Safe Sport Training and a background check with the Federation. Web: safe sport Draft 1: Recommends Approval 10/23/2018 Draft 2: Recommends Approval Draft 3: No Action Draft 1: Recommends Disapproval 10/30/2018 Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: No Action Draft 1: Recommends Approval 10/31/2018 Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: No Action Council - Admin & Finance Draft 1: No Draft 2: No Draft 3: No Draft 1: The Council recommends disapproval in line with the Governance Committee due to jurisdictional issues as well as affordability issues for competitions. The Council strongly recommends that the USEF continue to encourage the FEI to adopt their own Safe Sport training. Draft 2: No Draft 3: No Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Draft 1: No Draft 2: No Draft 3: No GR 1004.20 Tracking #230-18
DC App. 8 Tracking #374-18 Draft #1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 11/28/2018 12/21/2018 Annex 8 Cones Oxer [CHAPTER Annex 8] Annex 8 8.1 An oxer will be composed of 2 pairs of cones in a straight line. The distance between the first set of cones and the second set will be between 1.5 and 3 metres, at the option of the Course Designer. The oxer counts as a single obstacle and the maximum penalty points for knocking down up to 4 balls is 3 penalty points in total. The first set of cones will have the number of the obstacle and be marked with red and white flags and the second set of cones will be marked with red and white flags. This obstacle will be judged as a single obstacle. The oxer may be crossed. A maximum of five oxers are allowed in a Cones course. The width distance between the two pairs between the two pair of cones has to be measured from the balls.... Driving Danielle Aamodt daamodt@usef.org To adopt 2019 FEI rule change: Minor clarification to Annex 8, describing the Cones Oxer Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/13/2018 Web: cones Draft 1: No DC 0.0 Tracking #374-18
DC920 Tracking #378-18 Draft #1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 11/28/2018 12/21/2018 DC 920 & DC 931 [CHAPTER DC-6 HORSES & DC-9 SUBSTITUTIONS] DC920 Examinations and Inspections of Horses... 5. In-Harness Inspection before Cones 5.1 The In-Harness Inspection must be carried out before any horse starts Cones, only when Cones follows Marathon. It must be performed by an Inspecting Committee consisting of one member of the Ground Jury together with the Veterinary Delegate, or the Veterinary Commission. The Inspection is obligatory at all Events when Cones follow Marathon. The Horse(s) must be presented by the Athlete himself; Competing without presenting will result in an Elimination. 5.2 Horses will be inspected harnessed to their carriages. Leg bandages, over reach boots and brushing boots are permitted, but must be removed if required. 5.3 Only the Ground Jury member has the authority to disqualify the horse if considered to be unfit to continue the event. It is permitted to substitute a Horse who has failed the In-Harness Inspection before Cones, upon re-presentation, the Athlete may start the Cones Competition and therefore change the declaration. ------------------------------------------------ DC 931 Substitutions... 2. Substitutions during an Event 2.1 Substitution of Horses or Athletes during a Competition is not permitted. The penalty will be Disqualification. Substitution is allowed in case of a Horse that is not fit to compete, as decided during the In-Harness Horse Inspection before Cones (DC 920.5.3) 2.2 Athletes in Four-in-Hand classes may start each Competition with any four (4) of their five (5) declared entries. 2.3 Athletes in Pair classes may start each Competition with any two (2) of their three (3) declared entries. 2.4 Athletes in Single classes must start each Competition with their single declared entry. 2.5 A horse may be used by another Athlete in the same class after the first Horse Inspection if that Athlete has not presented a spare horse and providing the borrowed horse has not already been used in a Competition at the Event. This horse must then stay with that new Athlete for the whole Event. In CAIOs and Championships, such Horse must be entered by the same NF as the competing Athlete. Driving Danielle Aamodt daamodt@usef.org To align with 2019 FEI rule changes: If a horse in Pairs/Team fails the in-harness horse inspection before Cones, Athletes may substitute a horse & represent with substituted horse. (Affects DC 920 Examinations and Inspections of Horses, and DC 931 Substitutions) Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/13/2018 Web: substitutions Draft 1: No DC 920.0 Tracking #378-18
DC925 Tracking #377-18 Draft #1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 11/28/2018 12/21/2018 DC 925 Harness, Carriage and Horses [CHAPTER DC-7 CARRIAGES AND HARNESS] DC 925 Harness, Carriage and Horses... 11. Application or use of devices, substances or implements 11.1 An attachment to the pole, traces or shafts, application or use of any substance, device, or implement which may cause irritation or discomfort to the horse is forbidden within the Showgrounds. 11.2 Ear muffs hoods and plugs are permitted. Ear hoods may not be attached to the noseband and must allow free movement of the ears of the Horse. Failure to comply will result in 5 penalty points.... 13. Penalties 13.1 Contravention of any paragraph in this DC in Competition will incur Elimination of the Athlete, exception for Rules DC 940.1.1 to DC 940.1.15. which note a penalty. 13.2 For contravention at any other time within the Showgrounds, with the exception of DC 940.2.1 rules noting penalties; will result in a Yellow Warning Card. A second offence at the same event, will result in a higher penalty, up to and including disqualification at the discretion of the Ground Jury. Driving Danielle Aamodt daamodt@usef.org To adopt 2019 FEI rule change: Not permitting ear hoods to be attached to the noseband, resulting in 5 penalty points. (previous FEI rule required elimination). In 925.13.1 & 2, corrections to rule references - also to adopt FEI change. Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/13/2018 Web: ear hoods Draft 1: No DC 925.0 Tracking #377-18
DC939 Tracking #376-18 Draft #1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 11/28/2018 12/21/2018 DC 939 General Impression [CHAPTER DC-11 DRIVEN DRESSAGE] DC939 General Impression 1. For FEI Driven Dressage tests: 1.1 Principle There are two boxes at the end of the Judges Score Sheets for marks on: Athlete and General Impression & Presentation observed by the judges throughout the whole test. 1.2 Athlete Use of aids, handling of reins and whip, position on the box, accuracy of figures. The mark must reflect the consistent level of accuracy and quality of transitions. 1.3 Para-Driving Athletes in able-bodies competitions Athletes may salute with a nod of their head only. Hats must not be removed at the salute, and contact must be maintained on the reins during the halt and salute. 1.4 General impression & Presentation Appearance of driver Athlete and grooms, correctness, cleanliness harmonizing with of harness and carriage. Fitness, matching and condition of Horse(s), balanced picture of the complete turnout. Clearance and fit of harness. Harmony between Horse(s) and Athlete. 2. For ADS Driven Dressage tests: 2.1 Principle There are five boxes at the end of the Judges Score Sheets for marks on General Impression observed by the judges throughout the whole test. 2.2 Paces Regularity and freedom (if Four-in-Hand, or Pair, maintenance of pace by all horses). The quality of paces in each movement is marked under the appropriate movement. The mark for the general impression must reflect paces and transitions during the whole test. 2.3 Impulsion Moving forward, engagement of the hind quarters (if Four-in-Hand or Pair, all Horses working). The level of impulsion may vary between movements and pace, but the mark for impulsion must reflect the performance of the Horses throughout the Test, in all trot and canter paces. 2.4 Obedience and Lightness Response to aids - willing and without resistance, correctness of bend, suppleness, acceptance of the bit. 2.5 Athlete Use of aids, handling of reins and whip, position on the box, accuracy of figures. The mark must reflect the consistent level of accuracy and quality of transitions. 2.5.1 Para-Equestrian Athletes in able-bodied competitions may salute with a nod of their head only. Hats are not required to be removed at the salute and contact may be maintained on the reins during the halt and salute. 2.6 Presentation 2.6.1 Dress of Athlete and Grooms, cleanliness, fitness, matching and condition of Horses, carriage and fitting and correctness of harness. 2.6.2 If the OC chooses to have Presentation at the Halt, a Judge may be appointed and work under the direction of the President of the Ground Jury. Driving Danielle Aamodt daamodt@usef.org To adopt 2019 FEI rule changes: Adding new rule for two General Impression scores when using the FEI Driven Dressage tests. Leaving current rule for lower levels (Preliminary & Intermediate) as the ADS is not adopting this change, therefore their tests will still have 5 general impression scores. / Update numeration. Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/13/2018 Web: driven dressage Draft 1: No DC 939.0 Tracking #376-18
DC957 Tracking #375-18 Draft #1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 11/28/2018 12/21/2018 DC 957 Obstacles [CHAPTER DC-13 CONES] DC 957 Obstacles... 4. Water and bridges 4.1 Where Water Obstacles and Bridge Obstacles are included in the course, prior notification must be given in the Schedule for the event. 4.2 Water Obstacles must be at least 3m wide, with a depth between 20 and 40 cm and sloping sides. There must be a pair of cones at the entrance (flag lettered A) and exit (flag lettered B) with the cones 2.0m apart. 4.3 Knocking down a ball or balls on either A or B will be penalized as 3 penalties for each pair of cones. 4.4 Wooden bridges, or bridges of similar suitable construction approved by the Technical Delegate, with fan shaped wings at the entrance, with the bridge surface not more than 20 35 cm above the ground with a usable width of three metres and a maximum length of ten metres are permitted, boarded or rail sides are essential. The Technical Delegates may grant an exception if the bridge is of a permanent solid construction with strong side rails. There must be a pair of cones at the entrance (flag lettered A) and exit (flag lettered B) with the cones at least 2.0m apart. 4.5 A size-adjusted bridge may be offered for VSEs. Bridge dimensions may not be smaller than 2.5 meters wide. 7.5 meters long, 15cm. high. Entrance cones and exit cones shall be at least 2.0m apart. 4.6 Water obstacles may not be used as part of a Preliminary level course. Driving Danielle Aamodt daamodt@usef.org To adopt 2019 FEI rule changes: change allowed height of bridge surface above ground to 35 cm. Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/13/2018 Web: water and bridges Draft 1: No DC 957.0 Tracking #375-18
EV104 Tracking #384-18 Draft #1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 12/7/2018 12/21/2018 EV104 Participation [CHAPTER EV1 General Rules for All Eventing Competitions ] Please see attached document. Eventing Shealagh Costello scostello@usef.org Changes to all references of the FEI Star system Web: FEI star system Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/13/2018 Draft 1: with caveat of allowing Staff to make changes as needed for consistency. EV 104.0 Tracking #384-18
EV111 Tracking #379-18 Draft #1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 12/7/2018 12/21/2018 EV111 Abuse of Horses [CHAPTER EV1 General Rules for All Eventing Competitions ] EV111 Abuse of Horses 3. WHIP. The use of the whip must be for a good reason, at an appropriate time, in the right place, and with appropriate severity. 1. Reason the whip must only be used either as an aid to encourage the horse forward, or as a reprimand. It must never be used to vent a rider s temper. Such use is always excessive. 2. Time As an aid, the only appropriate time is when a horse is reluctant to go forward under normal aids of the seat and legs. As a reprimand, the only appropriate time is immediately after a horse has been disobedient, e.g. napping or refusing. The whip should not be used after elimination. The whip should not be used after a horse has jumped the last fence on a course. The whip should not be used multiple times between fences. 3. Place As an aid to go forward, the whip may be used down the shoulder or behind the rider s leg. As a reprimand, it must only be used behind the rider s leg. It must never be used overhand, e.g. a whip in the right hand being used on the left flank. The use of a whip on a horse s head, neck, etc., is always excessive use. 4. Severity As a reprimand only, a horse may be hit hard. However, it should never be hit more than twothree times for any one incident. If a horse is marked by the whip, e.g. the skin is broken, its use is excessive. If a Horse s skin is broken or has visible marks the use of whip will always be deemed to be excessive Eventing Shealagh Costello scostello@usef.org To align with the most recent FEI rule changes Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/13/2018 Web: whip Draft 1: No EV 111.0 Tracking #379-18
EV115.2 Tracking #380-18 Draft #1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 12/7/2018 12/21/2018 EV115 Saddlery [CHAPTER EV1 General Rules for All Eventing Competitions ] 2. DRESSAGE TEST. a. The following are compulsory: an English type saddle and a permitted bridle. b. A double bridle with cavesson noseband, i.e. bridoon and curb bits with curb chain (made of metal or leather or a combination), is permitted for some tests. Cover for curb chain can be made of leather, rubber or sheep skin. 1. Cavesson noseband may never be so tightly fastened as to harm the horse. 2. Lipstrap and rubber or leather covers for the curb chain are optional. 3. Bridoon and curb must be made of metal or rigid plastic and may be covered with rubber/latex(flexible rubber bridoons and/or curbs are not allowed). 4. The lever arm of the curb bit is limited to 10 cm (length below the mouth piece). 5. The upper cheek must not be longer than the lower cheek. 6. If the curb has a sliding mouthpiece, the lever arm of the curb bit below the mouthpiece must not measure more than 10 cm when the mouthpiece is in the uppermost position. 7. The diameter of the ring of the bridoon and/or curb must be such as to not hurt the horse 8. Minimum diameter of mouthpiece to be twelve millimeters (12 mm) for curb bit and then millimeters (10 mm) for bridoon bit. c. A rounded snaffle bit made of metal, leather, rubber or plastic material is permitted for all tests. d. Snaffles are permitted and must have a minimum diameter of fourteen millimeters (14 mm). For ponies the minimum diameter shall be ten millimeters (10 mm). The diameter of the mouthpiece is measured adjacent to the rings or the cheeks of the mouthpiece. The reins must be attached to the bit. d. e. It may have a cavesson noseband, dropped noseband, crossed noseband, or flash noseband. The noseband must be made entirely of leather or leather like material, except for a small disc of sheepskin, which may be used in the intersection of the two leather straps of a crossed noseband. e. f. A breast plate may be used. For drawings of permitted bits and nosebands see Annex 1on the USEF website for Bits for National Competitions. Permitted bits for a particular test are specified on each test. f. g. Martingales, bit guards, any kind of gadgets (such as bearing, side, running or balancing reins, etc.), reins with any loops or hand attachments, any kind of boots or leg bandages and any form of blinkers, including earmuffs, earplugs, hoods, and seat covers are, under penalty of elimination, strictly forbidden. h. Shoes (with or without cuffs) that are attached with nails or glue, or wraps that do not extend past the hair line of the hoof are permitted. i. Ear hoods are permitted for all Tests and may also provide noise reduction. However, ear hoods must allow for ears to move freely and must not cover the horse s eyes and ear plugs are not permitted (exception for prize giving ceremonies). The ear hoods should be discreet in color and design. It must not reach inside the auricle or ear canal, and must not impair the movement of the ears. Ear hoods may not be attached to the noseband. g. j. Nose nets are permitted under the following conditions: 1. The entry must be accompanied by a letter signed by the horse s veterinarian on letterhead, stating that the horse has been diagnosed with head shaking syndrome and that the horse s condition is improved with the use of a nose net. 2. The Nose net must be made of a transparent material and cover only the top half of the muzzle, not the bit or the horse s mouth. 3. CROSS-COUNTRY TEST AND JUMPING TEST. 1. The following are compulsory: an English type saddle and bridle or hackamore. Any form of blinkers are forbidden. 2. Only unrestricted running martingales with rein stops or Irish martingales are allowed. Reins must be free of any loops or hand attachments and must be attached to the bit(s) or directly to the bridle. Exception: u-shaped bit converters may be used so that a bit designed for use with two reins may be controlled with a single rein. Gags or hackamores are allowed. In the interest of safety, the stirrup iron and stirrup leathers must hang free from the bar of the saddle and outside the flap. For cross-country, any device which does not allow an immediate and unrestricted separation of the Athlete s boot from the stirrup in case of a fall is forbidden. There must be no other restrictions or attachments of any kind. Eventing Shealagh Costello scostello@usef.org EV 115.2 Tracking #380-18
scostello@usef.org To align with the most recent FEI Rules Web: saddlery - dressage tests Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/13/2018 Draft 1: No EV 115.2 Tracking #380-18
EV142 Tracking #382-18 Draft #1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 12/7/2018 12/21/2018 EV142 Cross-Country Definitions of Faults [CHAPTER EV1 General Rules for All Eventing Competitions ] 3. CIRCLES. a. At an obstacle composed of several elements (A, B, C, etc.) a horse will be penalized if it passes around once it has jumped the first element and before it has jumped the last element if: 1. It passes around the back of any element of the lettered combination that it subsequently jumps. 2. It crosses its tracks between the elements. any element, circles or crosses his tracks between elements at any time between first being presented at the obstacle and finally completing the last element. See diagrams App. 7. Also, see EV140.2.c for possible exceptions at black-flagged alternatives. Eventing Shealagh Costello scostello@usef.org To align with the most recent FEI Rule Changes Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/13/2018 Web: cross-country faults Draft 1: No EV 142.0 Tracking #382-18
EV153 Tracking #381-18 Draft #1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 12/7/2018 12/21/2018 Show Jumping Time Faults [CHAPTER EV1 General Rules for All Eventing Competitions ] Exceeding the time allowed a second 0.4 penalty per commenced second for each second or commenced fraction of Eventing Shealagh Costello scostello@usef.org To align with the most recent FEI Rule changes Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/13/2018 Draft 1: No Web: show jumping time faults EV 153.0 Tracking #381-18
VA116.2 Tracking #224-18 Draft #1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 8/31/2018 11/12/2018 VA116 Compulsories [CHAPTER VA-2 Team Event] VA116.2.a.8. 2. Compulsory Test for B Team and Junior Team is performed to the left. a. Each vaulter, including the B Team substitute, if there is one, must perform all compulsory exercises as follows: 1. Mount 2. Basic Seat 3. Flag 4. Mill 5. Scissors Forward 6. Scissors Backward 7. Stand 8. Swing off to the inside from seat astride. Flank 1st Part, push off to the inside. Vaulting Laureen Johnson lkjohnson@usef.org We are seeking a January 1, 2019 effective date. The FEI changed the exercise in the Compulsory Test for A Team and our rules must adopt this language as soon as possible. None Potential Impact Draft 1: Recommends Approval 10/30/2018 Web: compulsories Draft 1: No VA 116.2 Tracking #224-18
VA119 Tracking #169-18 Draft #4 Extraordinary 1/1/2019 10/29/2018 11/12/2018 Certified as an EO by the Officers. Extraordinary Change Reason VA119 Gold, Silver, Bronze, Senior, and Junior Individual Event Requirements [CHAPTER VA3 - Individual Event] VA119 Gold, Silver, Bronze, Senior, and Junior Individual Event Requirements Gold Individual Event takes place in one round, consisting of Compulsories, Freestyle I and Freestyle II, performed in separate sections. and Senior Individual Events takes place in one round, consisting of Compulsories, Technical Test, and Freestyle performed in separate sections. Junior Event takes place in one or two rounds, the first round consisting of Compulsories and Freestyle, and the second round, if offered, consisting of Freestyle only. The Silver and Bronze Individual Events takes place in two one rounds, each round consisting of Compulsories, and Freestyle and Compulsories to the rright performed in separate sections. The Bronze Individual Events takes place in two rounds. Round 1 consists of Compulsories, and Freestyle performed in separate sections. Round 2 consists of Compulsories only. 1. Competition must be offered at Gold, Silver and Bronze levels. Competition may be offered at Senior and Junior levels. a. Women s and Men s divisions must be offered at each level. b. Vaulters who hold AVA Gold Medals may not compete in the Silver or Bronze Division. Vaulters who hold AVA Silver Medals may not compete in the Bronze Division. 2. In Gold, Senior, and Junior Events, the competition is at the canter to the left for Compulsory, Technical Test, (Senior only), and Freestyle sections. 3. In Silver and Bronze Events, the competition is at the canter to the left for the Compulsory and Freestyle section and to the right for the second Compulsories section. 4. In the event there are more than 30 competitors in the Bronze and/or Silver Event, Competition Management, at its discretion, may limit the number of competitors who compete in the Compulsories to the Right section. In this instance, the top 20 15 highest scoring women and the top 20 15 highest scoring men in Bronze event and the top 20 15 highest scoring women and the top 20 15 highest scoring men in the Silver event will advance to compete in the Compulsories to the right section. 5. If two rounds are offered in the Junior Event, the twelve (12) highest scoring women will compete in Round 2 of the Women s Event and the twelve (12) highest scoring men will compete in Round 2 of the Men s Event. Competition Management, at its discretion, may add up to three (3) of the next highestscoring competitors to compete in Round 2, for a total of fifteen (15) women and fifteen (15) men. Vaulting Laureen Johnson lkjohnson@usef.org This language was adopted by the affiliate, AVA, at their November, 2017 Board meeting to take effect January, 2019. None Potential Impact Draft 1: No Action Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: No Action Draft 4: Recommends Approval 10/30/2018 Draft 1: No Draft 2: No Draft 3: No Draft 4: No Web: individual event VA 119.0 Tracking #169-18
VA120.3 Tracking #197-18 Draft #1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 8/31/2018 11/12/2018 VA120 Compulsories [CHAPTER VA3 - Individual Event] VA120 Compulsories 3. For Individual Silver, Bronze and Junior Event, all exercises are performed without interruption. Vaulter must perform all Compulsory exercises as follows: 1. Mount 2. Basic Seat 3. Flag 4. Mill 5. Scissors Forward 6. Scissors Backward 7. Stand 8. Swing off to the inside from seat astride Flank 1st Part, push off to the inside. Vaulting Laureen Johnson lkjohnson@usef.org The FEI changed the compulsory exercises for the 2019 season. USEF rules must match the FEI language. None Potential Impact Draft 1: Recommends Approval 10/30/2018 Web: compulsories Draft 1: No VA 120.3 Tracking #197-18
VA125 Tracking #189-18 Draft #1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 8/31/2018 11/12/2018 VA125 Judging Code [CHAPTER VA-5 Scoring] SUBCHAPTER VA-5 SCORING VA125 Judging Code. (Listed in alphabetical order by term). AL Alignment AB Arched Back A Arms B Balance C Collapse CD Come Down DL Down Leg E Elevation X Extension O Fall OD Fall After Dismount FT Feet 1H First Half F Form FK Frog Kick FH Front High FL Flight G Ground Jump HZ Hands HM Harmony H Head HH Hit Horse INT Interruption K Kneel KZ Knees L Legs LA Legs Apart LD Late Dismount LF Legs Forward LH Land Heavily LT Late Turn MX Mechanics M Mount NC Not Clear of Horse NH Not Held NT No Turn OC Off Center OH Off Horse PD Pad PK Pike PL Poor Landing P Posture PB Push Back PT Partial Turn Q Quick R Repeat SC Scope 2H Second Half SK Security SH Shoulders SL Slow SS Side Seat ST Stiff SX Stretch T Timing TG Touched Ground TI Turned In TW Time Wasted TZ Toes TH Touched Horse TR Transition UE Uneven Elevation UR Uneven Rhythm UW Uneven Width WD Width W Wrap VA 125.0 Tracking #189-18
Vaulting Laureen Johnson lkjohnson@usef.org The FEI changed the compulsory exercises for 2019, There is no longer a first half or second half, therefore language deleted. The FEI no longer has the deduction for Late Turn. This deduction is replaced with NT No Turn and PT Partial Turn. The committee wishes to follow the FEI rule. None Potential Impact Draft 1: Recommends Approval 10/30/2018 Web: judging code Draft 1: No VA 125.0 Tracking #189-18
VA127 Tracking #142-18 Draft #2 Extraordinary 1/1/2019 10/23/2018 11/12/2018 Extraordinary Change Reason Rule book does not reflect the correct method of scoring. Must be effective immediately so judge's know how to score these Events properly VA127 Penalties and Deductions [CHAPTER VA - 5 Scoring] 11. Silver, Junior, and Bronze Individual Event Scoring: a. Compulsory Section (Score 1) 1. The eight (8) Compulsory scores and the Horse/GI Score are added. 2. Total is divided by nine (9). b. Freestyle Section (Score 2) 1. Degree of Difficulty (x 15%) 2. Composition (x 25%) 3. Performance (x 40%) 4. Horse/GI (x20%) 5. The four scores are added together. c. Compulsory to Right Section (Score 3 - Bronze and Silver Event) 1. The eight (8) Compulsory scores and the Horse/GI Score are added. 2. Total is divided by nine (9). d. c. Final score 1. For Silver and Bronze Event, in each round, Scores 1, and Score 2, and Score 3 are added and divided by 3 to produce the final score for the Event. are added and divided by 2 to produce the score for that round. The scores for each of the two rounds are added and divided by 2 to produce the final score for the event. 2. For Bronze Event, Score 1 and Score 2 are added and divided by 2 to produce the score for that round. Score 1 and Score 2 of Round I are added to Score 1 of Round II, and the the total is divided by 3 to produce the final score for the event. 3 2. For Junior Event, Score 1 and 2 are added and then divided by 2 to produce the final score. If two rounds are offered, Score 1 and Score 2 of Round I are added to Score 1 of Round II. The total is divided by 3 to produce the final score for the event. Vaulting Laureen Johnson lkjohnson@usef.org Scoring for Silver, Junior and Bronze Events. This change was submitted last year, but was erroneously deleted while writing a new draft of the rule change. None Potential Impact Web: penalties and deductions Draft 1: No Action Draft 2: Recommends Approval 10/30/2018 Draft 1: No Draft 2: No VA 127.0 Tracking #142-18
VA127.1 Tracking #167-18 Draft #1 FEI Rule Change 1/1/2019 8/31/2018 11/12/2018 VA127 Penalties and Deductions [CHAPTER VA-5 Scoring] VA127 Penalties and Deductions 1. Compulsories Team and Individual Events: a. Up to one (1) point deducted for: 1. Each landing other than on both feet only. b. One (1) point deducted for: 1. Each stride less than 4 (Basic Seat, Flag, Stand). 2. Each passing of the leg out of a 4-count rhythm in the Mill and the Half Mill. 3. Interfering with longe line or side reins. 4. Touching neck in Flag without loss of form. 5. No kneel (both knees) before Flag or Stand. 6. Legs closed at highest point of swing in Swing Backward 7. Legs are apart during any part of the flight phase in Swing Forward 8. Legs not closed throughout flight in dismounts, Swing Off to Inside 2nd Part of Flank or Swing Off to Outside. c. Up to two (2) points deducted for: 1. Time wasted: between taking grips and vaulting on, before commencing an exercise, and between parts of an exercise. 2. Landing heavily on horse's back. 3. Buttocks leaving horse during Mill or Half Mill. d. Two (2) points deducted for: 1. Exercise fails, but vaulter stays on and repeats successfully. 2. Retaking grips in Basic Seat, Flag or Stand. 3. Touching horse with hand behind surcingle in Mill or Half Mill. 4. In Senior Events, when Basic Seat is shown. Flag receives the deduction. 5. In Team Events, a compulsory exercise shown out of order in which the vaulter stays on and repeats the correct exercise before dismounting. 6. Repeating mount (first attempt unsuccessful; second attempt successful). e. Score of zero (0) for: 1. Coming off horse during a compulsory exercise. 2. Retaking grips twice. 3. Repeating a compulsory exercise twice. 4. Performing Mill in wrong direction (to outside). After Swing Backward, performing dismount in wrong direction (to outside). Swing Backward receives the zero. 2. Freestyle and Technical Test, Performance score Team, Pas de Deux and Individual Events: a. Up to one (1) point deducted for: a. Falls: See FEI Guidelines, Section 4.5.1 and Section 5.4.3 (Technical Test) Deduction for Falls. 1. In Team Events, for each landing other than on both feet. b. One (1) point deducted for: 1. In Individual Gold Senior Technical Test, each stride held less than four (4) in the required static exercises c. Up to two (2) points deducted for: 1. Falls (See VA127.2.a. above) 5. 6. Technical Test, Technical Exercises, Composition score, Performance score Individual Gold and Individual Senior Event. a. See current FEI Rules for Vaulting. b. See current FEI Guidelines for Judges. 6. 7. Horse / General Impression score The score for the Horse and General Impression is divided approximately as follows: 90% for Horse; 10% for General Impression. 8. Team Event Scoring: a. Compulsory Section 1. The Scores of the six (6) vaulters for each compulsory exercise are added and divided by 6 (averaged). (In A Team, B Team, and C Team, these are the scores for the six (6) vaulters who perform in the Freestyle. The scores for the seventh vaulter are dropped.) 2. For A Team, the nine (9) averaged scores for the compulsory exercises are added to the Horse/GI Score and divided by ten (10). This is the team s score for the Compulsory section. 3. For B Team, C Team, Senior Team and Junior Team, the eight (8) averaged scores for the compulsory exercises are added to the Horse/GI Score and divided by nine (9). This is the team s score for the Compulsory section. 4. For C Team, the seven (7) averaged scores for the Compulsory exercises are added to the Horse/GI Score and divided by eight (8). This is the Team s score for the Compulsory section. Vaulting Laureen Johnson lkjohnson@usef.org In reference to: b8. the FEI Changed the Compulsory exercises. e4. this is clarifying language to make it more clear. 2a. The FEI now has standardized and categorized deductions for all Falls. We wish to follow the FEI standards. 2b. Gold no longer does the Technical Test. VA 127.1 Tracking #167-18
c1. The FEI now has standardized and categorized deductions for all Falls. 5. Gold no longer performs the Technical Test None Potential Impact Web: penalties and deductions Draft 1: Recommends Approval 10/30/2018 Draft 1: No VA 127.1 Tracking #167-18
VA127.9 Tracking #161-18 Draft #2 Extraordinary 1/1/2019 10/29/2018 11/12/2018 Certified as an EO by the Officers. Extraordinary Change Reason VA127 Penalties and Deductions [CHAPTER VA-5 Scoring] 10. 9. Gold Individual Event Scoring: a. Compulsory Section (Score 1) 1. The nine (9) Compulsory scores and the Horse/GI Score are added. 2. Total is divided by ten (10). b. Technical Test Freestyle I Section (Score 2) 1. Degree of Difficulty (x 15%) (5). This number is (x 50%). 2. Composition (x 25%) 3. Performance (x 10%40%) 4. Horse/GI (x 15%20%) 5. The four (4) scores are added together. c. Freestyle Section (Score 3) 1. Degree of Difficulty (x 15%) 2. Composition (x 25%) 3. Performance (x 40%) 4. Horse/GI (x20%) 5. The four scores are added together. d. Final Score 1. Score 1, Score 2 and Score 3 are added together. The total is divided by 3 to produce the final score for the event. 9. 10. Senior Individual Event Scoring a. Compulsory Section (Score 1) 1. The eight (8) Compulsory scores and the Horse/GI score are added. 2. The total is divided by 9 b. Technical Test Section (Score 2) 1. The five (5) performance scores for the designated technical exercises are added together and divided by five. This number is (x50%) 2. Composition (x25%) 3. Performance (x10%) 4. Horse/GI (x15%) 5. The four (4) scores are added together. c. Freestyle Section (Score 3) i. Degree of Difficulty (x15%) ii. Composition (x25%) iii. Performance (x40%) iv. Horse/GI (x20%) v. The five (5) four (4) scores are added together d. Final Score 1. Score 1, Score 2, and Score 3 are added together. The total is divided by 3 to produce the final score for the event. Vaulting Laureen Johnson lkjohnson@usef.org The AVA has requested that Gold goes before Senior Individual Event Scoring as stated in their rules. We'd like to remain consistent. None Potential Impact Web: penalties and deductions Draft 1: No Action Draft 2: Recommends Approval 10/30/2018 Draft 1: No Draft 2: No VA 127.9 Tracking #161-18